Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer–he prefers her in his bed.Antonio Forte has always put business before pleasure, but ever since he met the gorgeous CEO of Interstellar Corp, he finds himself wanting both. And he’s hoping she won’t be able to refuse his latest offer.Lauren Bradley knows how to survive as a woman in a man’s world–trust no one. Especially handsome, smooth-talking … no one. Especially handsome, smooth-talking men who make her panties melt with a single glance like Antonio. But his offer is almost as tempting as he is.
Sometimes to gain it all, you have to give up everything…
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The battle between Antonio and Lauren heats up in more ways than one. What starts out as a tug of war transforms into a joint task force to keep their respective companies alive and each other in sight of the goals. Heat does not even begin to describe what goes on behind closed doors. I am thrilled with the way this played out! Chelle Bliss never lets you down.
I devoured this book! I absolutely LOVE Lauren, she is strong, take charge, no bullshit kind of woman. What I love most was her compatibility with Antonio! Antonio, is ego driven and a typical alpha male, but what I found completely sexy was that he wasn’t threatened by Lauren or her success at all. He reveled in it, stood by and watched her do her thing. It was seriously hot!
Now, I did feel that parts of the book could have been expanded upon, other parts could have been left out all together, but for me it did not take away from the awesomeness of this book.
Sad to say this another ending to an amazing story by Chelle Bliss. Take over duet was a great story. The story of Antonio And Lauren couldn’t have finished in any better way.
Great Duet!
Picking up with the nail biting cliffhanger from Acquisition there is tons of suspense and drama. Antonio & Lauren do not disappoint in the sexy parts of this book. Merger is more than their two companies combining. You will root for this couple to find their happily ever after.
Merger is the second book in the takeover duet and it is definitely worth the read! I didn’t want to put it down because I was so captivated by the conclusion to this story. Plus to see the change in Antonio and the relationship that grew between him and Lauren was amazing to read. You can’t help but fall in love with the characters and of course the Forte family and their craziness. I hope there is more to come from this family!
I loved this short 2 book series. Easy read. Chelle did a great job keeping the story moving. I loved the strong female main character. Recommend Merger but you need to read Acquisition first. Everything I have read by Chelle Bliss has been great so jump right in.
Favorite Quotes:
The last place you should be is in that hostile work environment… Babe, it’s like the Hunger Games without the shiny weapons.
“It’s still so weird that there’s two of you.” Tara’s eyes move to Antonio and back to Stefano. “I don’t think I’d like someone walking around wearing my face.”
I love when this man speaks to me as if we’re in a romance series on the Science Channel.
My mother gave me the best advice just after I married your father.” She glances out the window, staring off into the distance. “She said to never go to bed angry. That was her key to a happy and long marriage… When that doesn’t work, she said to drink plenty of wine.
My Review:
Merger is one of the sweetest romances I have read from Chelle Bliss. I enjoyed this engaging read and adored this alluring couple together – they were sexy and intriguing. Written with a dual POV, the narrative was full of heart and insightful inner musings. The storyline was predominately a romance with elements of suspense, erotic sensuality, drama, and a considerable amount of clever humor.
Chelle has made another hit story for the records. I love how all the characters seem to jump out of the book at me. She has found the balance between sweet scenes and steamy scenes, but never lets either of her main characters get lost in one another. Once I picked up this story I could not put it down. I just had to know what was going to happen. Thank you Chelle for sharing your stories with us!!!! I normally hate waiting for book twos, but this was totally worth it.
I loved this story. It was refreshing to have a heroine who was wealthy and successful in her own right before falling for the wealthy and successful man. The way she concluded the story was perfect.
This is the second book in the Take Over Duet and wowzah what a ride! The book picks right up where the cliffhanger from Acquisition left off. There is excitement and intrigue right from the start.
I fell in love with Antonio right along with Lauren. The man is the ultimate book boyfriend! I sighed and swooned and wanted to keep Antonio for myself. The road Lauren and Antonio traveled together is bumpy and there are actions that are tested and questioned. Secondary characters are introduced that added much to the story and I really hope this turns into a series because those characters would make for an awesome story. I laughed, I cried, and I rooted for them. The story is sexy, funny, captivating and romantic and I didn’t want to put it down.
I don’t want to give anything away because it is better to go in with the unknown to experience the ride that is Merger. I truly loved it and I really hope there is more. Yes, I am repeating myself, but it’s worth repeating. If you like romantic suspense, give this duet a read.
What can I really say about this story that hasn’t been said already? Its great, amazing and an attention grabber right along with page turner. I love the fact that this story picks up right where the first one left off at. The same characters are back and even better. The way that all the characters mix together and the little twist that they all take part in makes you read the words even faster. I loved Antonio he just made my head spin and how could you not fall in love with this man, after all the caring and wonderful things he does for Lauren hell even right at the start of this story, he just goes to show he will move heaven and hell to find his love. Lauren you really love to hate her this time around with all those feelings she has and the way she fights with herself over little things. These 2 together are like a steamy and romantic bomb waiting to go off at any given moment made reader so much fun. Much like the first story you got were introduced to the characters and watched the interaction between them, this time was holy smokes hold on to your seat ladies and gentlemen your going on a hott ride; they really grew together, less about business and more about them as actually people. This story is one you don’t want to miss out on reading, but due to the way this one starts off you want to read Book 1. When this story ends and how it ends could have been different, I feel like it skipped a big part between the last 2 chapters. I was confused and had some questions but all in all it was still amazing right down to the details on every page. MUST READ!!!
**I received this ARC for free in exchange for my honest thoughts, I was in no way told what to write it’s all me**
The last book in the series. Book one Acquisition ended with a cliffhanger, the merger does go ahead but not without its problems and some staff members are not happy that Antonio and Lauren are lovers. Antonio and Lauren do get a happy ending.
This book is totally amazing. It completed the series perfectly and started right where Aquisitions left off. This book presents so many emotions expertly. I could not put it down.
Acquisition left Lauren in a bad spot and let me tell you, I was more than a little irritated not to know what was going to happen next, but now we know the rest of the story. What a roller coaster ride Lauren and Antonio have while they try to merge their companies.
Awesome story full of twists, turns and some awesome family moments for the characters are mixed in there too. I Loved this series and I hope you enjoy it too.
This is the conclusion to the Takeover Duet and if you fell in love with Antonio and Lauren in Acquisition believe me you will be head over heels by the end of Merger. Antonio tries to show Lauren that he would move heaven and earth for her but this strong successful woman just isn’t sure if she should open not only her heart up to him but her soul. These two brilliant minded people will realize that fighting for a company is nothing compared to fighting for your forever. We get to see a different side to both of these characters during their journey in Merger. As you take the final expedition with Antonio and Lauren you will be taken on a ride of emotions from angst, humour, anger and a feeling of love that is out of this world. While you are on that ride just be prepared for those very hot and steamy moments that will have you needing to cool yourself right down.
Chelle Bliss knows how to deliver. After leaving us hanging with Acquisition, she gave us the exceptional ending of the story in Merger. It was everything I was looking for in a story and then some.
Antonio and Lauren, with all the twists and turns in their relationship, have finally found their way. Their visit to Antonio’s home and Lauren witnessing his devotion to his family was so heartwarming.
As they continue to work towards a merger of their companies, they also continue to merge their lives. It was great to see all the different sides of these two people as their relationship progressed.
Ms. Bliss has given us some dynamic secondary characters that round out the story quite well. Her brilliant character development and outstanding writing gives us a duet of incredible books.
MERGER is the second book of a duet that has definitely to be read in order. And I highly recommend doing so, because ACQUISITION is the kind of book you devour! Well, at least I did. Putting my Kindle away to do anything else was almost impossible. And after it ended with a nasty as feck cliffhanger, book two couldn’t be in my hands soon enough!
But somehow, for whatever reason, I had some serious troubles reconnecting with the story, no matter that not much time since the first book had passed, no matter how bad that cliffy was, so that I wish this story had just been one big book. It took quite a few chapters for me to re-ignite my love for both Antonio and Lauren.
The title pretty much says everything about what the story is about. But first, Antonio and Lauren need to tend to the predicament they currently find themselves in. And then there’s also their relationship – what do they expect from it? What about the repercussions if it becomes public…?
But one thing is for sure: The feelings between them are not fleeting, in the contrary; they are getting stronger with each passing day, not only fusing them together in private but making them an unbeatable team in business too.
And Antonio? Wow, he really brings in the big guns to assure Lauren of his serious intentions toward her and showing her that there is more to life than working long hours: Vacations to the Bahamas – visiting his huge chaotic family in Italy and sightseeing… And on top of that he’s still all Italian alpha (god, I love Chelle’s men!), revealing more and more of the compassionate and devoted man that lies beneath his though CEO exterior. Swoon!
Two powerful and strong leaders finding happiness together, while – Lauren – learns to enjoy life to its fullest. Plus side characters that shocked me deeply and others I really hope to see more of in the future in a possibly spin-off. *hint hint*
Suspenseful, sexy, funny and passionate – another fast-paced scorcher by Chelle Bliss!
Merger picks up where Acquisition left off, yes book one is a must read in order to read this one!
As much as I loved the first book, this one went deeper into the characters and had me glued to the pages waiting to see what would happen next.
Lauren is strong, which is one of my favorite characteristics of a great heroine in a story. Antonio is sexy, refuses to take no for an answer or to give up on what he truly wants. He’s over the top without being obnoxious.
Merger has a little suspense, a ton of heat and will keep you turning the pages. As much as I didn’t want to get to the end (because I just loved these two) I could not put the book down, I had to know everything, had to see where it went.
Antonio Forte and Lauren Bradley’s story continues in Merger, The Take Over Series Part 2. You need to pick up Acquisition and read it first as it ends with a cliffhanger.
Antonio will do whatever it takes to Merge the two companies, Interstella Corp. and Cozzo, together. That is not the only Merger that he is interested in, but first he will use all of his resources to find Lauren and save her.
Lauren and Antonio are powerful CEO’s who mesh together beautifully outside of the boardroom. The intricacies of the Merger takes fold, enemies are taken care of, and life as they know it changes.
The Merger is more about the lives of Antonio and Lauren outside of the boardroom. There are trips to the Antonio’s island and visits to his family. Discussing their fears, wants and needs, and sharing secrets about themselves. With Antonio’s help Lauren learns there is more to life than the boardroom.
I volunteered to review an Advance Reader Copy of this book.